Who is Geralt of Rivia? | Witcher Lore

[@lyingmongoose]

Dude, you have single-handedly ignited my passion to read these books. The pacing and level of detail in these videos was perfect to keep me thoroughly engaged and wanting more. Thank you so much for the care and effort you've put into explaining this lore; I really appreciate the concise and beautiful summary so I can go into the books with a clear picture and better understanding of all the history and conflicts. Amazing work, man.

[@OneandonlyShawn]

These books are so freaking good.

[@TheLorebrarians]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words and I'm glad to hear they've inspired you to dig deeper. Connecting people to stories and hobbies is why I started the channel. I'm happy to hear the effort put into these is noticed, and I look forward to continuing to improve the channel for you all

[@BoWeava]

I second that! Well done Sir...💰

[@professormurdoc1359]

The books made my enjoyment of the games soooo much deeper. I started the Witcher 3 and didn’t know who anyone was. After reading the short stories I fell in love and played well over 200 hours. The books are what makes the whole world work!

[@louisbrown4620]

Just be prepared to like them and then wonder to yourself- what the hell was Amazon thinking?

[@solahaze8948]

Nothing warms my heart more than when I turn down a bounty reward cause a couple needs the money to feed their child, and I'm met with a resounding "bless ye" and talk of how "i thought all witchers are heartless, but you've been kind to us". Really takes away any regret I had for my decision.

[@spartanhuntergaming]

Or "Gods bless you Witcher. You're really nice, you know that?" It warms my heart, knowing that some people genuinely appreciate Witchers and treat them as well, people

[@Kiryu_chan0]

Just binged watched the whole Witcher lore series. As a fan of both Novels and the games, there were so many events splashed across the timeline that it was very tough to comprehend. This series just compiled all of them together and helped understanding the lore better. Loved the series and keep up the good work!

[@Kiryu_chan0]

It's quite good to see how splendidly CDPR made the games! They respected every events from novel and sticked to the lore (which is quite rare nowadays how may adaptations just disrespect their source material and create some shite!). Thanks to CDPR to continue Geralt's journey to a better end and giving us some more quality content along with ofcourse the author Andrzej Sapkowski.

[@sonnyr.3842]

I really like the way you mentioned Geralt's companions. Like, nilfgardian deserter, a higher vampire etc. When you tell the name of that nilfgardian deserter for example then non book reader or non gamer would know who that is and would've been spoiled for show the already. But you mentioned how Geralt would meet his fate so.. I dunno. A big reveal I guess? 😂

[@TheFos88]

Kinda big reveal but at the same time, if one not familiar with the books picked up the games and started from the first game, that spoiler is revealed there too from the very start as he was said to be dead after the events in the novels but just came back with long lasting amnesia.

[@h80np39]

Im so glad to see this video, i loved the other witcher videos by this channel and its amazing to see one about Geralt himself!

[@TheLorebrarians]

Awesome, hope you enjoyed it!

[@blues4509]

The story of the Witchers and of course Geralt evokes such a somber feeling in me. Boys abandoned by the world and then fashioned by cruelty into men. All this so that they can deliver goodness to their world only for it to respond to their deeds with mistrust, hate and betrayal. Witchers are humans that lost their humanity for the sake of other humans who see them as less than them. Regardless the witchers remain on the path, safeguarding humanity, if not out of morality then out of duty. It's so sad yet so romantic, a masterclass example of writing hero in such a dark world.

[@augustagger4616]

Great video! Been waiting for it and blew my expectations out the water👍

[@TheLorebrarians]

I appreciate it, and happy to hear you enjoyed!

[@alexmorgan8814]

Great video. The witcher is one of my favorite fantasy stories

[@TheLorebrarians]

Appreciate it

[@the_eternal_darkness_8436]

Awesome video Erek!

[@TheLorebrarians]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@mattjohnson5855]

I really enjoyed your video I think Gerald is absolutely nothing but a hero and a legend and yes he is misunderstood but to his friends that know him the most truly understand how he really is despite the ignorance of the masses who failed to give him the chance so they may understand him the way his friends and allies do

[@thoth9930]

It's Geralt

[@huggleskuishy]

Your Witcher lore videos brought me here!

[@TheLorebrarians]

Welcome, hope you enjoy your time here!

[@Geekdom-d8z]

I love how witchers are hated but call one when they need one

[@cedrikthibert7033]

They are hated because they are feared by corrupt people. The normal people who need help killing monsters both supernstural foes or human love him.

[@Pr0digyZRX]

There are a few things that seemed confused by the show.or left out. But this is already a million times better than the show can ever be after the odd changes and things that are completely left out. Maybe I'll add to this with the things that were left out. But overall this is a pretty good quick breakdown

[@m1garand164]

Geralt trying to give himself such a douchy name such as "Geralt Roger Eric Du hoc Bellegarde" was hilarious. I can totally picture people being like "what a dick. kkchhhh", knife right in the back. 😆. Vesimir saved him from a life of douchbaggery.

[@jessepeterson6694]

A man, with no emotion who staind his hands in both human and monster blood yet determined to see his justice done even when down to the wire. Geralt is definitely an inspiration to be held in fame. For his friends or lovers (both current and former) no price needs to be paid, saving someone like Dandelion or Ciri will always be on the house because he trusts them.

[@cedrikthibert7033]

Geralt of Rivia has feelings and emotions but he hides them when he needs to get rhe job done.

[@gregorymifsud5389]

i could listen to you all day mate. Loved this series.

[@TheLorebrarians]

Appreciate it, glad you enjoyed

[@lifeofbekahh]

I’m currently reading the last wish, I’m also started reading the Witcher comics, the Netflix series got me interested in the Witcher 😊 really cool video

[@emceehamma3693]

3:30 but why is the horse on a straw-roof hut? How does it hold him and how did he get there? So many questions

[@xlgapelsin6173]

Basically roach in the witcher 3. That horse can fly i stg

[@carpwhisperer1216]

Juan

[@TheFos88]

Roach sometimes decides to become a Bethesda horse.

[@cedrikthibert7033]

Geralt of Rivière is badass. I wouldn't mess with that guy if he was real. The Witcher is one of the best protagonist in a video game and book novel series.

[@DominZiomek]

In Poland Geralt is like Luke Skywalker thanks to te game. Thanks for video

[@nightf0x-eve199]

I thought that Geralt and Eskel went through the trials together. Also I could have sworn that it was 7/10 didn't survive the trials

[@JenniferNein]

no Geralt survived alone, the game hints at it but no

[@Assassin8911]

In other videos by Lorebrarians he says 7/10. No idea what made him change his mind lol

[@TheLorebrarians]

Whoops, that's embarrassing haha

[@jasonzaragoza9413]

Geralt and Eskel did go through the trials together, they went through their entire training together, the books states they've known each other since they were children

[@CoolGuyJ84]

Was busy watching season 2, and discussing it with others that I almost forgot about this video (but better late, then never, right?). This was another great video and summary of Geralt's life in Sapkowski's books, thank! I'll be sure to recommend it to others (and your other Witcher videos).

[@TheLorebrarians]

I appreciate it, so glad you enjoyed!

[@spartanhuntergaming]

I'm glad I read The Last Wish, after playing the games. I do think Geralt and all Witchers are misunderstood. I feel a bit like I can relate to Geralt, some people find me cold and indifferent by nature

[@TheHeroRises]

Thanks for this!!! Great video!

[@TheLorebrarians]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j4v-cyberpunk-music]

Since the hippi movement the Anti-Hero became most popular in modern coltoure. It started shortly after WW2 with movies like American Graffiti and James Dean, but Elvis and the Beach Boys were the attention getters. Today, even a soft pop icon like Justin Bieber is tattooed and cultivates a bad boy part in his image. From Jon Rambo to Kyle Reece or Conner McLeod, the Punisher or the ever darker getting Batman, the Witcher is in my opinion part of an outcry of the commons for another kind of knight and lord in this world taking charge like Ghandi or Charles Chaplin or Nelson Mandela. Closer to Yassir Arafat riscking, as much as Yitzak Rabbin for peace and love and harmony. #provos #gangwars

[@McNasty165]

Welp, guess it’s time to play my 4th playthrough of the Witcher 3 lol

[@alexmerserr8894]

Imagine learning all this stuff, endure all the experiments to die to a peasant with pitchfork 🥴

[@Jose-em4ew]

Awesome video man.

[@TheLorebrarians]

Appreciate it!

[@2amichaelj]

Shani ✅ Syanna ✅ Kira ✅ Yennifer ✅ Triss ✅ Skellige battle maiden Jutta ✅ Madam Sasha ✅ Ves✅ Every brothel in the continent ✅ I think everyone wishes they could be Geralt. Shanni is the correct choice to forever romance but I can't lie... Syanna's "let her have her way with Geralt" in dream land f**king in the clouds with a crazy goth chick was pretty 🔥

[@Billabongbabalog]

Roach on the Roof should be a play

[@BoWeava]

Cheers Dad! 😘💨🍻 I Love that You Love THIS!! Game on Pappy!!!! 🤓

[@crizzy2x476]

I just wanna correct you,Geralt has stated he prefers mares over steeds and you called roach a steed lol just found it funny

[@shurupack]

awesome content here thanks for this series

[@TheLorebrarians]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@chriswalters4326]

I can't see Geralt ever,like EVER lifting a purse.

[@dreamwrighter]

Wait so Geralt died in the last Witcher series book, and was re-born in the video game series. Starting with the first Witcher game?

[@TheLorebrarians]

He, ciri, and yennefer disembark onto the lake of rivia where he's presumed to die. The first witcher game picks up shortly after this, but he's not really re-born

[@dreamwrighter]

@@TheLorebrarians thank you! That clears things up for me.

[@sonnyr.3842]

It's actually open for interpretation whether he died or not. CDPR as we all know interpreted that he was alive.

[@mancamiatipoola]

In Witcher 3 it is mentioned that after he "died" he woke up in the world of the en-el elves with no memory of what happened to him. Lateer on he returned to his world via an en-el portal.

[@mcmays22]

Awesome video

[@ny3ali]

One little correction it's 3 or 4 out of ten survive the witcher mutations.

[@legendarreny]

What is your audio setup? Sounds great!

[@TheLorebrarians]

Thanks! I'm using a rode procaster with just a bit of acoustic foam on the wall in front of me. Then quality editing on audition to make it sound cleaner

[@steveomcgolpin4058]

im planning on getting into reading all the books but ive been wondering as i cant find any infomation online, do all of the books take place, around geralts timeline or is there also ones that explain things way before, like the first witchers or during the conjunction etc?

[@huntermingee8642]

yes, it pretty much just follows geralts through his adventures, i think there’s like a book or two that’s just side stories.

[@jasonzaragoza9413]

the books ( as in the main series and not the short stories) focus mostly on Ciri

[@steveomcgolpin4058]

is there a way to find stories or are there any books that take place during the conjunction or the first witchers etc?

[@jasonzaragoza9413]

@@steveomcgolpin4058 nothing is ever said about the first witchers, and as for the conjunction of spheres that is mentioned in various books. The first 2 books are collections of short stories that focus on Geralt and serve as a prequel to the main saga.

[@steveomcgolpin4058]

@@jasonzaragoza9413 ah fair enough, thanks for the help!

[@danmoua7686]

(Someone SAID) *When you live to be a hero but lives long enough to be only seen as a villain...* I believe he was a Dark Knight that comes when the storm is here, just like Dovakin (Skyrim), the moment the storm is over people look at the hero like another monster... Let THOSE humans fight their own war 😤

[@eskilrykinderiksen6228]

KZbinr: There will be no spoilers in this video, I will just tell you facts about the man Also KZbinr: … and in the end of the book he finds everyone and they are together again

[@zay_tiggygaming]

Who is he? The best damn fantasy character created

[@j.griffgriffin]

I didn’t realise The Witcher 3 game took place after where the books ended.

[@huntermingee8642]

the first witcher game takes place after the final events of lady of the lake im pretty sure, the final book in the series

[@j.griffgriffin]

If I remember correctly both Geralt & Yennifer die. No explanation of how they come back?

[@huntermingee8642]

@@j.griffgriffin yes, but geralts body was never found im pretty sure. so the game just pretty makes its own timeline and isn’t canon to the books.

[@Hananiah70]

@@j.griffgriffin Actually they happen years after the books, in witcher 2 it's explained how Geralt comes back to life.

[@TheRealKiRBEY]

Cool indeed

[@amberlaughlin3518]

I wouldn't mind getting lost in the woods with the Witcher. Not a problem 😂😂😂

[@Robin...222]

Lets go

[@Inso10]

The White Wolf was Woefully misunderstood

[@rafisbozo]

Cool vid. Shame that netflix's series totally messed up the whole beauty of this universe. I also made a vid on early life of Geralt, feel free to check anyone

[@DeadlyRaptor101]

Geralt didn't want to abuse ciri

[@rkj5480]

Oh, this recent

[@taya____]

3:47 “they see him as a mutant” well obviously 🙄 he is lol 😝

[@moonpatroler]

Got any Warhammer or Skyrim lore?

[@TheLorebrarians]

I have an introduction to 40k. Hoping to dip into AoS and warhammer fantasy later this year though!

[@Baliken100]

👍 and subscribed

[@TheLorebrarians]

Appreciate the support

[@Baliken100]

@@TheLorebrarians I appreciate the dedication!

[@mikepette4422]

I believe its 7 of 10 die in the trial of grasses

[@bclr6843]

Is Roach on a roof?

[@TheLorebrarians]

Nothing can stop the witcher's steed

[@wazahwazah-kd4ng]

Came here for lore, exited Not even 2 minutes later [this video will be spoilers free] ......... then why the hell is it a lore video? I came here for said spoilers, not a trailer, shit

[@StankeyWang]

Geralt is not a hero nor a villain, he is a painfully flawled human just like the rest of us except for all the dope witcher abilities yea i still would still rather have his life

[@aapelireijonen1839]

Geralts Age is unknown

[@Hananiah70]

False, 97 years old

[@UmBelenense]

I think yen and geralt both die

[@NinoBaggins]

I like to think the Toussoint ending from the games Blood & Wine expansion 😂 sweet little fairy tale ending